Travel guide Rijeka
Reach the Adriatic in just a few hours
Rijeka – the third-largest city in Croatia – is the capital of the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and is located on the
Kvarner Bay on the Adriatic Sea. Rijeka is the country's most important port. You can easily reach your private holiday apartment in Rijeka from Northern Europe by plane. Rijeka Airport is located about 25 kilometers away near
Omišalj on the
island of Krk. Ferries connect Rijeka with Venice and southern Italy. By car, the journey to your holiday accommodation in Rijeka from Munich takes about six hours. Book a holiday accommodation or an apartment, a holiday home with a sea view, terrace, full privacy, air conditioning, internet, sufficient living space, and at a reasonable price now and enjoy a relaxing holiday with your family according to your personal wishes.
Mild climate in winter and plenty of sunshine in summer
Rijeka has a mild, balanced climate. In the summer months, the average air temperature rises to a pleasant 24 °C. The water temperature of the Adriatic Sea is over 20 °C in the summer months – perfect for a
beach holiday in Rijeka. The sun shines here for more than 2,100 hours a year. In winter, the mercury rarely drops into single digits during the day. If you like to jump into the cool water in your holiday home or accommodation, it is best to book a
holiday with a pool in Rijeka between the end of May and the beginning of September.
The best of the coast and the mountains
The cuisine in Rijeka has influences from the Mediterranean culinary delights of Dalmatia, the cuisine of
Istria, which in turn has Venetian, Italian, and Austrian components, as well as the cuisine of the hinterland and mountain regions. Fresh fish and seafood from the Kvarner Bay are present on all menus. Try, for example, brodet, a fish stew with vegetables, garlic, herbs, and olive oil, or black squid risotto. From the mountains come dishes of game, lamb, or beef. Pasticada is a beef stew with red wine, usually served with potatoes and chard. As a small snack or appetizer, the famous cheese from the
island of Pag is suitable. The cheese is particularly spicy because the sheep feed on the herbs of the maquis. A special preparation method, which is widespread along the entire Adriatic coast of Croatia, is braising in the Peka, a bell-shaped closed pot. The preparation of octopus, beef, or kid with white wine and vegetables takes several hours. Be sure to order the day before! A white Malvazija Istriana with its fruity fresh and floral bouquet goes perfectly with it. The fruity Vrbnička Žlahtina comes from the island of Krk in Kvarner Bay. Numerous restaurants are already waiting for you to try them out.
Rijeka with children – beach and city, sea and mountains
Rijeka is an optimal destination for a family holiday with holiday accommodation or an apartment or holiday home. Here you can combine city strolls and beach holidays. East and west of the center are Rijeka's beaches, which can be reached on foot from your accommodations in Rijeka. There are eight beaches at Pećine in the east and another five at Kantrida in the west. The beaches are suitable for children, and there are sections for four-legged family members. In winter, when there is snow in the mountains, a tobogganing excursion to Učka, Platak, or Gorski Kotar is a great option. City excursions take you to the Astronomical Center of Rijeka. The observatory takes your family into the vastness of the universe. The fairy-tale worlds of the City Puppet Theater are worth a visit for both young and old. You can also bring your dog or pet if you arrive by car. Explore the surroundings and sights in the nearby area with your family and enjoy your holiday with your loved ones!
Celebrated as the Capital of Culture
Together with the Irish city of
Galway, Rijeka is the European Capital of Culture in 2020. The city celebrates the year under the motto "Port of Diversity" with numerous exhibitions and events. The city's museums are worth seeing. The Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral in the former Governor's Palace displays an exhibition on Rijeka's maritime history. Art lovers should pay a visit to the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. The collection contains works by Croatian and international artists from the 19th century to the present. Among the city's buildings, the Trsat Castle stands out. The 13th-century fortress provides a fascinating backdrop for theater performances and concerts in the summer. In the city center, the Baroque Cathedral of St. Vitus is worth seeing, as well as the city tower, Rijeka's landmark. The city's market square was built above the harbor at the end of the 19th century. The fish halls, where freshly caught fish is offered, date back to 1880. Simply rent accommodation or an apartment, a holiday home with internet, sea view, terrace, full privacy, air conditioning, and sufficient living space at a reasonable price and spend a relaxing holiday with your family according to your personal wishes.